About Department of Biotechnology, SRM University

Department of Biotechnology is the department under SRM University. The School of Biosciences imparts the best of education through an experienced and committed faculty. With the promise of a flexible educational experience, industrial exposure and day to day guidance, students are given every opportunity to reach higher. The syllabus is consciously designed to help students inculcate, at every stage, the rapid trends and progressive growth in this exciting field.

Courses Offered

The Department offer Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Biotechnology course.

Master of Science (Biotechnology)

The Department offer Master of Science in Biotechnology. It is a two years duration full time degree programme.Admission Criteria:

A candidate with Bachelor's Degree in Science in the disciplines of Biology, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Agriculture or BE/B.Tech (Biotech), BVSC, MBBS, BDS from SRM University or any other recognized university.
Admission to this program will be on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. Candidates, on the basis of the merit list, will be called for counseling at SRM University for final Admission.

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

The Department offers Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, It is a three years duration full time degree programme.Admission Criteria:

Candidate should have ass in the higher secondary examinations accepted as equivalent with biology as a subject with 60%.
Admission to this program will be on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. Candidates, on the basis of the merit list, will be called for counseling at SRM University for final Admission.

Available College Facilities

The university's Department is modern with all well equipped facilities.

Hostel Facilities

There are separate hostels for men and women on the campus, with all the necessary facilities. Among the hostels on this campus, 9 are dedicated for men and 6 for women. All the hostels are well-equipped, with adequate ventilation and lighting facility. Each room is fitted with tube lights and fans, and each student is provided with a cot, chair and a table. Periodicals and newspapers are supplied to each hostel.

Laboratory Facilities

Fully equipped labs have all the equipment to assist students in practical training in the areas of Bio-chemistry, Microbiology, Plant cell, Bio-process technology and more. Students and faculty also have access to special facilities like the Media Preparation Laboratory, the Computer Laboratory and the Instrumentation Laboratory that are useful for both teaching and conducting research.

Library

Department has an excellent library for the benefit of students, faculties and researchers. As one of the best established libraries according to International Standards, the University Library has a large collection of books covering various branches of Science and its related fields.

Classroom Facilities

The Department has Modern Lecture Halls & "Smart Classrooms".

Eminent Faculty Members

A variety of teaching and learning techniques are employed to impart knowledge and skills to students at SRM University in its Department of Biotechnology.